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Find special needs nannies in Dana Point, CA that you’ll love

39 special needs nannies are listed in Dana Point, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 12 years

Special needs nannies in Dana Point, CA

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Nicole C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years experience caring for children and helping families. I am CPR certified and I have experience with newborns all the way to teenagers. I was a mother's helper for a family of 6 children. I have cared for children with special needs, cerebral palsy and autism. I love animals and I cook and clean. I am an artist...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joni C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...
Joni can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our...

Betsy B.

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Haley H.


Dana Point, CA

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For A Full Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haley! I'm really passionate about working with children. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between. I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing & playful in my approach...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."

Laura E.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm actively seeking a full-time or part time nannying position. I provide 20 years of experience in childcare. I currently live in Dana Point CA. Originally from Italy, l've been in the United States for more than three decades and am fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish. I have a strong affection for children and extensive...
Genoveffa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I was looking for someone with a lot of experience as my child's first sitter. Carri is so loving, sweet, warm, and incredibly generous. She loves my baby like her own grand baby and I know he's in capable hands with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to...

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Michaela M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider/nanny

Hello! I'm Cayla a nurturing and experienced nanny with a passion for providing care to children. I specialize in creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment for children of all ages. I take pride in my ability to handle various responsibilities, including cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a tidy home, and caring for...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside, doing sensory play, etc. She is great about keeping them on their schedule and being flexible with their needs. We love her...

Katie K.

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Marina T.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am commitment to enhance the quality of life for my clients by delivering personalized care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. My expertise encompasses assisting individuals with activities of daily living, administering medications, managing complex medical conditions, and implementing behavior management...
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Everly B.


Laguna Beach, CA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter-Nanny

As a dedicated babysitter and nanny, I have cared for children from various families, which has given me a sense of responsibility and the ability to create a safe, fun, and educational environment for the children under my care. My experience includes working with special needs children, where I've learned skills like...
Everly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Miriam C.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I've had the pleasure of working with families with super humans in their daily life, kids under different ways of living which I admire because we're lucky to be with so many beautiful souls that only see good. I've had the experience to work with kids on the spectrum autism, Down syndrome & ADHD. I will say it's been so nice...
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Emily A.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$16-25/hr

Knowledgable And Loving Nanny

Throughout High School, I worked in the Best Buddies program. This program was for my fellow students with disabilities. I received so much joy from this program that I decided in College that my passion is to become a Special Education Teacher. I believe children with Special Needs have so much to give to the world and I love...
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Hayze L.


San Clemente, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hello, I am a provider looking for part-time positions in nannying, tutoring and caregiving. I am a recent college graduate and currently work as a freelance journalist. As someone who began babysitting at the age of 12, I am extremely experienced in childcare. For the past 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with...
Hayze can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Blaise D.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring & Dedicated Special Needs Nanny

Ever since my sister was diagnosed with down syndrome when I was six my parents taught me my foundation of advocation and education about special needs. Since then I've worked for the government in Hawaii as a Personal Assitant to children/young adults in high school with autism and Down syndrome. I have also had to advocate and...
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Aida G.


Newport Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

3.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all different ages and needs, from newborns to teens. I have experience with preschool age, elementary and middle school and with before or after school care. I have worked as a nanny for complete care as well as babysitting, or after school activities. I never smoked, and hold a good driving record with...
Aida can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation."

Jen P.

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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth. I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins. I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with infants,...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is really great at childcare. We've had her care for our grandchildren and we've watched her handle both good behavior and challenging behavior. She is competent, gentle and caring as well as bright and innovative in getting them active in productive...

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Sheriffa P.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28-33/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, A little bit about my background, I have over 10 years experience as a nanny for two amazing families in the past and I have over 70 clinical hours working on pediatric units and NICU for my nursing program. I am currently enrolled in nursing school, expected graduation date, December 2024. It is my passion to work...
Sheriffa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sheriffa is currently with our family. She is incredibly loving and trustworthy, and our daughter absolutely loves her - as do we!"

Ayesha K.

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Logan J.


Irvine, CA

$31/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Logan as a nanny to my youngest daughter. Logan was great and the best decision I made for nanny care. Unfortunately due to wage increases, I had to let Logan go. Although she doesn't nanny for me full time, she occasionally babysits. She is trustworthy and...

Former Member A.

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Veronica R.


Irvine, CA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Premed Nanny | Fun & Energetic

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Creating a fun, loving environment where your child feels like they're with a trusted friend is what I do best :) With 5+ years working with kids ages 0-13, including those with special needs. if you need a nanny who's energetic, reliable, and truly invested in your child's well-being, l'd love to meet your family! I'm a pre-med...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Veronica is a super nanny INDEED! She was punctual, friendly and excellent with my children. My kids, dog and myself absolutely adored her 100% recommend. She updated me via text and cleaned the entire front section of our home, while entertaining and following...

Gianna A.

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Crystal L.


Lake Elsinore, CA

$24-41/hr8 yrs exp

Flexible Career Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am CPR/first aid/aed certified I have taken child development and general psychology classes. I am fully vaccinated. I have my own vehicle. I have 8 years experience and have amazing references willing to talk with you about my time with their family. I have excellent experience with newborns and toddlers and have also cared...
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Crystal communicated before hand to confirm day/time with me and she was on time the day of the job. She was immediately comfortable holding my 12 month old, which gave me confidence that she would be a good fit. She followed all of our instructions and kept us...

Ally P.

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Jumai B.


Tustin, CA

$30-32/hr5 yrs exp

Qualified Travel/ Career Nanny

As a caretaker and nanny, I have a passion for helping families provide the best care for their loved ones. I have extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support to children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. My approach is patient, kind, and respectful, and I always strive to create a safe and...
Jumai can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"This weekend, I had a business trip scheduled and needed to find a reliable nanny for my 15 month old son. A close friend recommended care.com, and I was happy to connect with Jumai. Not only did she arrive ten minutes early, but her kind and nurturing nature...

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With18 Years Of Experience (Newborn- Highschool Age Children)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm Andrea & have cared for children and adults for 18 years. I cater to families as a day & overnight nanny during 6-14 hour shifts. I assist with postpartum confinement /quarantine period. I have a decade of experience as a behavioral interventionist in OC school districts. I've nannied for newborns, multiples & children with...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea has been the best for our family! She helped me with my daughter for the first time when she was about 8 months old and when my son was 3. After an evening out the house looked amazing and the kids were happily sleeping in their beds. She really stuck with...

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Dana Point, CA

Joni C.

5.0

Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our children adored her and were mostly...

- Betsy B.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring.

- Laura E.

Carri C.

5.0

I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not comfortable leaving William alone. I'm an overbearing dog dad to a fault, and worry about my furry family members when I am a way from them. Carri was...

- Care member

Michaela M.

5.0

Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside, doing sensory play, etc. She is great about keeping them on their schedule and being flexible with their needs. We love her and feel great about having her...

- Katie K.

Aida G.

5.0

Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation.

- Jen P.

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